Ginevra Benedetti

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lisa Moses |Ginevra Benedetti

Wanting a change of pace and to improve their work-life balance, Chloe and Phil, decided to use their renovation experience to downsize, and in the process, turn an unloved wreck into a relaxed, family home. Together with their two children and cat, they moved to a slightly smaller house for an easier life. ‘We were living in what we thought would be our forever home; a six-bedroom Victorian house that we’d spent seven years renovating.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Ginevra Benedetti

Hannah and Matthew moved into their house in November 2019, just a few months before the pandemic began. Hannah says the house was ‘grimy and falling apart’ with ‘holes in the walls, white mould under the peeling wallpaper and incorrectly placed plumbing’ – the downstairs toilet waste emptied into the rainwater drainage system. The layout was a typical 1930s one – a galley kitchen and separate dining room – with a small, plastic-roofed lean-to conservatory tacked on.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Ginevra Benedetti

As an interiors brand, we're well aware that we're responsible for encouraging a certain level of consumerism and the act of 'buying things' to make you, your life, and your surroundings look and feel better. We acknowledge that sustainability is a key consideration in everything we do, suggesting ways to upcycle wherever possible, buy secondhand, adopt energy-saving tips, and zhush up your existing decor wherever possible.

1 month ago | idealhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford |Ginevra Benedetti

Looking at Arleana and Nicholas Pugh’s stylish bathroom, it’s hard to imagine it was ever unappealing. ‘It was honestly the ugliest bathroom I’ve ever seen,’ says Arleana. ‘It was your typical 1960s peach three-piece suite, with a green shag-pile carpet and a stained ceiling.’The entire house - a detached four-bedroom 1960s property in Shropshire - required complete remodelling, so in addition to building a two-storey extension, Arleana and Nicholas also decided to reconfigure the bathroom.

1 month ago | idealhome.co.uk | Ginevra Benedetti

Ever heard of Quiet Mark? Perhaps you've seen its logo on appliances when browsing at your local Currys? Well, if a peaceful life is something you're keen on having, then you need to familiarise yourself with that little logo before you consider splashing the cash on a new appliance. A budget usually narrows down the options available to you when buying an appliance. Functionality is often the next important factor in helping you choose your ideal model, followed by its aesthetics.